Glazed Ceramic Torso Silhouette Lamps by Arpad Rosti Mid-Century Modern Pair Of

organic form sculptural glazed ceramic lamp by Arpad Rosti. Dark blue-green and grey in color. Best known for his remarkably inventive lamps, trays and vessels designed in organic, free form shapes, Arpad Rosti was a highly versatile artist, equally at home in both the ceramics and enameling fields. While most of his work was done in either clay or metal, in the late 1940s he also ventured into furniture design when he produced a group of tables in treated wood, mosaic, copper, and glass. His one-of-a-kind furniture was exhibited in 1949 at the Chinese Gallery in New York and written up in the New York Times. As further evidence of his wide-ranging talents, in 1972 he was commissioned to produce a stained glass window for a residence in North Caldwell, New Jersey which New York Times critic Joan Cook described as “a miracle of color and light.” Born in Subotica, Yugoslavia in 1909, Rosti studied architecture at the School of Industrial Arts in Budapest. In 1940, he moved with his wife Ilona to the United States and settled in New York where he became a naturalized citizen in 1945. In 1947 his work was featured in an exhibition organized by the Craftsmen’s Equity and presented at the Barbizon-Plaza Galleries in New York. The organization, of which he was President, aimed to “put craft on a business basis without sacrificing the individuality inherent in handmade articles.” Throughout the 1950s Rosti’s work was regularly chosen for the prestigious National Ceramic Exhibitions at the Syracuse Museum of Fine Arts (now known as the Everson Museum). It was included in seven of these exhibitions between 1946 and 1958 and in 1947 Rosti’s work was singled out by the New York Times critic Edward Alden...

Pair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic bottle vase form lamps on brass bases, in bone with charcoal brown striations and subtle craqueleur to glazing. Each measures 42in to top of finial 24in to top of base. Brass bases are 6 inches square and have rich patination. See original ad from a 1960 Chicago Tribune.

a pair of Marbro lamps. Beautifully glazed in a deep turquoise blue with marvelous mottling. Of rectangular baluster shape with floral decoration in deep relief. Double cluster brass...

In the middle of the 20th century, Jacques Blin developed a new technique with Jean Rustin, etching creations on his clay before firing, adding to these designs later with glaze and ...

For sale is this stunning pair of two large table lamps that are made out of ceramic with metal bases.

Large earthy toned glazed stoneware table lamp by Olle Alberius for Rörstrand, Sweden, 1970s. Signed on the base. The color of the glaze is wonderful and gives a natural earthy look....

Overscale Glazed Mid-century Modern Ceramic Table Lamps, Pair Offered for sale is an overscale Mid-century Modern pair of ceramic lamps glazed in a rich dark chocolate color. The u...

Magnificent pair of silver glazed ceramic lamps in the form of two roosters who look like they're about to get into an argument. The roosters themselves are 17” high x 15” long. ...

This sophisticated pair of Mid-Century Modern lamps were realized in the United States circa 1960. They feature cylindrical bodies that taper at each end sitting on circular bronze e...

Pair of large Mid-Century ceramic lamps with a wonderful textured Volcanic glazed finish. The lamps have been newly rewired with adjustable polished brass double clusters that take s...